Latest Waymo robotaxi to have fewer sensors to save costs
Waymo has previewed its new sixth-generation robotaxi, an electric minivan manufactured by the Chinese automaker Zeekr. In a blog post, Waymo VP of engineering Satish Jeyachandran touts the new robotaxi as more high tech than past iterations, while also featuring fewer sensors to help reduce costs for the Alphabet-owned company, says The Verge. And within […]
WSP signs Equity in Infrastructure Project pledge
WSP has signed the Equity in Infrastructure Project (EIP) pledge as a commitment to improving diversity in public contracting. Joe Sczurko, WSP’s US region president, attended the event with John Trotta, senior vice president and Midwest regional executive; and Tanya Adams, senior vice president of inclusion and diversity at WSP. “It was important for us to make […]
Bus Users UK report exposes accessibility challenges for disabled passengers
Bus Users UK, the leading charity campaigning for passengers’ rights, has published a revealing new study entitled ‘Why are we waiting? Disabled people’s experiences of travelling by bus’.” Through first-hand, personal accounts, the report captures the lived-experiences of disabled bus passengers across England, Scotland and Wales. The findings highlight a stark reality: while buses are […]
REA and Energy Saving Trust publish comprehensive resource for fleet electrification
REA (The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) and Energy Saving Trust have announced the publication of a new resource titled ‘Electrifying the fleet. A practical resource for fleetmanagers.’ This comprehensive resource, developed by the REA’s HGV and Commercial Fleet Working Group aims to provide fleet managers with a detailed roadmap to successfully electrify […]
Hundreds of miles of roadworks to be lifted to make Bank Holiday journeys smoother for drivers
National Highways will lift more than 500 miles of roadworks to ease journeys for thousands of motorists travelling over the August 2024 Bank Holiday. Almost 97% of the network will be free from roadworks over the long weekend, with 512 miles of works lifted, as motorists travel across the country to enjoy the last of […]
New South Wales “leading on driverless safety technology”
Self-driving robotic vehicles are communicating with traffic lights on the streets of Sydney, Australia, as part of an ITS trial led by the University of Sydney and Transport for NSW (TfNSW) that positions the state as a global leader in road safety innovation. The trial was showcased at the ITS Summit in Sydney, with delegates […]
Southend councillor vows to continue average speed camera campaign
A councillor in Essex will not give up on his campaign until average speed cameras on a busy Southend street are put in place. In March last year Southend Council agreed to the installation of average speed cameras in Eastern Avenue from its junction with Hamstel Road to its junction with Sutton Road, says the Southend Echo. […]
Norfolk set for 11 weeks of A11 disruption
National Highways are to carry out repairs on a section of the concrete surface on the A11 between Thickthorn Interchange and Tuttles Lane Interchange in south Norfolk. Work will start on Tuesday 27 August and will last approximately 11 weeks between 8pm and 6am on weeknights only, weather permitting. The A11 between Thickthorn Interchange and […]
UK roads set for busiest August Bank Holiday Monday since 2015
Next week’s August Bank Holiday is expected to be the busiest in nine years with an estimated 19.2m leisure journeys by car as drivers go ‘day trip crazy’, new research from the RAC shows.* Saturday 24 August is set to be the busiest on the roads with 3.7m getaway trips planned, slightly ahead of the 3m journeys […]
DfT Special Recognition Awards: one week to nominations deadline
There is just one week left to nominate outstanding organisations and individuals making a difference in the highways and transport technology sector. The 2024 DfT Special Recognition Awards are your chance to celebrate and acknowledge those who have gone the extra mile to drive change and innovation in our industry. Nominations close on Friday 23 […]